Air Purifiers to keep our Sealey Superstars Safe!
Let’s do everything we can to protect our Sealey Superstar Students and Teachers!
We are raising money to purchase 44 portable HEPA air filtration units to be placed in classrooms at Sealey Elementary School in Tallahassee FL. We will also purchase 44 filter replacements which should keep these units running through the year. As money comes into the fundraiser, units are purchased, shipped and then added to classrooms. Each classroom gets one to start. Once every classroom has one, we start adding second units as they arrive. If we raise enough, we can add larger model air purifiers for other areas of the school such as the lunchroom. These air purifiers add an important extra layer of protection from transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Even when the Pandemic is behind us, these units will provide a safer environment for our Sealey Superstars. They are easy to use, can plug into regular outlets and require little maintenance.
We are raising money to purchase 44 portable HEPA air filtration units to be placed in classrooms at Sealey Elementary School in Tallahassee FL. We will also purchase 44 filter replacements which should keep these units running through the year. As money comes into the fundraiser, units are purchased, shipped and then added to classrooms. Each classroom gets one to start. Once every classroom has one, we start adding second units as they arrive. If we raise enough, we can add larger model air purifiers for other areas of the school such as the lunchroom. These air purifiers add an important extra layer of protection from transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Even when the Pandemic is behind us, these units will provide a safer environment for our Sealey Superstars. They are easy to use, can plug into regular outlets and require little maintenance.
Sealey Elementary School
Sealey is our neighborhood public school as well as a Science and Math Magnet School. Our children are our future! Lets do everything we can to keep them in school, healthy and learning! Our teachers are our heroes! Let's let them know we care about their health and safety!
What brand Air Purifier we have chosen and why?
We have chosen Medify brand as this brand has high ratings and reviews. These are true "HEPA" filters. "HEPA" is a type of pleated mechanical air filter. It is an acronym for "high efficiency particulate air [filter]" (as officially defined by the U.S. Dept. of Energy). This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and any airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns. (EPA) The units are rated for 500 square feet. Our goal is to get two in each of the 22 classrooms that requested them. That will cost approximately $300 per classroom. The Medify MA-25's are quiet models. This will minimize distraction and maximize clean air. The Medify company has agreed to provide us with a 10% discount and are providing us with free shipping. They are very flexible in working with us and therefore we can order as few as two units at a time as money comes into the fundraiser.
Please read why Air Filtration Matters
Our Sealey Superstars are great maskers. A layered approach (masking, distancing,hand washing and air purification/ventilation) has been noted to be the best combined strategy in lowering the transmission of Covid-19. These Portable HEPA air filtration units will help keep them even safer while they are in class. Even when the Pandemic is behind us, these units will provide a safer environment for our Sealey Superstars as they filter 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and any airborn particles with the size of 0.3 microns.
Why do we need to raise funds for this??
Schools all across the country are using federal funding to add portable air filtration units to classrooms as an extra measure of protection during the pandemic. Currently federal money to purchase air purifiers is not available to our school district. Florida is one of five states that has not yet signed on to receive millions of dollars in ESSER funding which is intended for Covid-19 mitigation measures in schools. We have no timeline as to when this funding may become available.
Why do we need to raise funds for this??
Schools all across the country are using federal funding to add portable air filtration units to classrooms as an extra measure of protection during the pandemic. Currently federal money to purchase air purifiers is not available to our school district. Florida is one of five states that has not yet signed on to receive millions of dollars in ESSER funding which is intended for Covid-19 mitigation measures in schools. We have no timeline as to when this funding may become available.
Please donate as much as you feel comfortable. Every bit helps!!!! The more classrooms we can equip with these portable air purifiers, the safer all of the children will be!
We welcome businesses, neighbors and local churches to help as well as parents, relatives, friends, alumni and caring folks everywhere!
100% of the funds will be used to enhance a safe environment at Sealey Elementary School. If the fundraiser does not raise enough to purchase air purifiers or if there is money remaining, 100% of funds will be used for Sealey to acquire and purchase other safety mitigation measures or needs as identified by the school. Let’s do everything we can to protect our Sealey Superstar Students and Teachers!
